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Edward C. 'Ned' Johnson III, Longtime Leader At Fidelity Investments, Dies At 91

Edward C. “Ned” Johnson III, who grew the family-owned, Boston-headquartered Fidelity Investments into one of the world’s most prominent financial services companies, died Wednesday at his Florida home at the age of 91.

Benzinga

Manning at Texas, Conerly at USC, Overton at A&M Headline Top Recruits Hitting the Road

Top college football recruits from coast to coast are hitting the road over the weekend, with all eyes on Arch Manning at Texas

Sports Illustrated

Ayr Wellness Launches Entourage Vape Offerings In Florida

Ayr Wellness Inc. (OTCQX:AYRWF) (CSE:AYR) launched Entourage vapes, one of the company’s ten national brands, in its Florida footprint.

Benzinga

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Coastal home buyers are ignoring rising flood risks, despite clear warnings and rising insurance premiums

Apollo Beach, Florida, is a maze of canals lined with hundreds of houses perched right near the water’s edge. The whole community, just south of Tampa, is only about 3 feet above sea level, meaning it’s at risk from storm surge as sea levels rise.

The Conversation

Boy, 14, dies after falling from 430ft ICON theme park ride in Florida

A teenager has died after falling from a 400ft drop ride at a theme park in Orlando, Florida.

Evening Standard

Boy, 14, falls to death at Florida amusement park ride

The teen fell while riding the “Orlando Free-Fall” ride at ICON Park around 11pm Thursday night

The Independent UK

Anita Chabria: Christian nationalists are behind LGBTQ+ laws. California isn't immune

LOS ANGELES -- When more than 100 Walt Disney Co. workers walked out of their Burbank offices to protest the companies lackluster opposition to Florida's unforgivable "don't say gay," law this week, it seemed like a heartening example of California rising to its reputation as a beacon of inclusivity and…

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Central Florida Habitat for Humanity affiliates get millions for ‘generational’ change

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Two local affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International are getting a record $9.25 million donation from global philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott, allowing them to build new homes, rehabilitate older ones, educate prospective home buyers and keep low-income seniors safely housed.

Orlando Sentinel

Man dies after crashing his car into 11-foot alligator on Florida road

The massive alligator died as well

The Independent UK

Investment conference in Miami cancels DeSantis’ speech over ‘anti-immigrant’ views

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A conference of immigration attorneys and wealth management companies who work with international investors and real estate developers has rescinded its invitation to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to be the keynote speaker at its Miami conference next month after some participants and sponsors objected to his immigration…

Miami Herald

Claude Giroux is playing his first game with the Florida Panthers and it’s super weird

This is going to take some getting used to.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Mum of 22 raids supermarket for Disney products before family holiday to Florida

Sue Radford was seen grabbing an array of Minnie Mouse backpacks and ears for the younger children in a YouTube video.

Daily Record

Decomposing bodies of mother and twins found dead in car in Florida

Police say no active danger to community

The Independent UK

Mum of 22 Sue Radford raids Sainsbury's for Disney stuff before family holiday

Sue Radford, 47, who is mum of Britain's biggest family, found herself some Disney-themed accessories for her children before they head to Florida

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Al Jazeera

What is the US state of Florida’s so-called ‘don’t say gay’ bill?

The bill would limit discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms in the state.

Orlando Sentinel

Fla. teen face charges after shooting school adviser with pellets as part of online ‘Orbeez Challenge’

A 17-year-old Volusia County, Florida, student is facing charges of battery against a school employee after shooting them with “Orbeez” water beads as part of an online challenge, according to authorities.

The Guardian - US

US state legislatures threaten citizens’ rights. We ignore them at our peril

The bodies have become the engines of policymaking, behind Georgia’s voting restrictions and Florida’s ‘don’t say gay’ bill

The Independent UK

Disney opposes ‘Don’t Say Gay’ in Florida. What about other states?

Disney threatened to pull its big-budget business from Georgia over anti-LGBT+ legislation in 2016. Advocates and employees demand the political heavyweight use similar tactics against a new wave. Alex Woodward writes

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Q&A: Banning classroom talks about gender identity, sexual orientation aren't helpful to kids or adults

One of the sections of Florida's "Parental Rights in Education" bill, passed by the state's House and Senate, prohibits any discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade classrooms. Supporters say the bill will allow parents more participation and control around the discussion of topics they deem "sensitive"…

The Independent UK

Boy, 13, who used AK-47 in ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ gunfight against police with 14-year-old girl pleads no contest

Travis O’Brien was just 12 when he and Nicole Jackson, two years his senior, opened fire on police in Florida last June

Benzinga

Columbia Care Posts Revenue Of $139M In Q4, Issues 2022 Financial Guidance

Columbia Care Inc. (NEO: CCHW) (CSE:CCHW) (OTCQX:CCHWF) (FSE: 3LP) reported financial and operating results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021. “We are pleased to report record results for the full year and fourth quarter of 2021, in what was a truly transformational year for Columbia Care,” said Nicholas…

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As states impose abortion bans, young doctors struggle — and travel far — to learn the procedure

A barrage of abortion restrictions rippling across the country, from Florida to Texas to Idaho, is shrinking the already limited training options for U.S. medical students and residents who want to learn how to perform abortion procedures.

Irish Mirror

'Bonnie and Clyde' teenagers armed with AK-47 held 35 minute gunfight with cops

Travis O’Brien and Nicole Jackson, were aged 12 and 14, when they fired at police in a 35 minute shoot-out in Volusia County, Florida. O'Brien has now been sentenced to a juvenile facility

Benzinga

UFC Fighter Jorge Masvidal Faces Felony Battery Charge For Attacking Colby Covington

UFC Fighter Jorge Masvidal has surrendered to police after allegedly attacking rival Colby Covington in Miami Beach, Florida, earlier this week.

Tribune News Service

Renters are overpaying by 18% in South Florida, study shows

Rents have risen so much in South Florida that renters are now overpaying by more than 18%, according to an index released Tuesday.

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